The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025

Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.

9 charged with looting in LA fires, 1 with arson, DA Hochman says

Nine suspects have been charged with looting and one suspect charged with arson not linked to either the Palisades or Eaton fires, according to LA County DA Nathan Hochman.

Feds issue warning about threat of "copycat attacks" after New Orleans

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are warning that “violent extremists" may be inspired to commit attacks similar to the deadly New Year’s Day rampage in New Orleans.

Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Police say he traveled to Indianapolis from North Texas and sent an overwhelming amount of explicit online messages directed to Caitlin Clark, including claims he was driving around her home.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. The 30-day period includes the day of president-elect Trump's inauguration.

Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know

Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.

Poll: Here are the professions Americans trust the most – and least

Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.

Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts

Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.

Tesla recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue

Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. Here's what to know.

California fires latest: 24 dead, 16 missing; strong winds returning

Wildfires burned for a sixth day Sunday in Los Angeles County as stronger Santa Ana winds returned. At least 24 people have died and 16 others are missing.

'The People's March': Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump rally in DC ahead of Inauguration Day

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. Saturday for “The People’s March⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. 

Officials fight against misinformation about SoCal wildfires

In addition to battling the Palisades and Eaton blazes, the California government is facing another firefight: one on misinformation. 

California fires latest: Palisades evacuations expand; 16 killed

At least 16 people have been killed now in the Palisades and Eaton fires, the two big ones devastating the Los Angeles area.

BepiColombo spacecraft flies past Mercury
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The European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the joint Mercury mission in 2018. The BepiColombo spacecraft was expected to fly less than 200 miles above the surface of the Swift Planet.